I'm putting this back on the list Tom... your questions are super... figured
we could share the responses as well..
K
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Neimeyer" <tneimeyer@houston.rr.com>
To: "John Goodman" <ggl205@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: Cylinder wall surface finish
> John,
> Thanks you for taking the time to write all this down. I imagine you
will
> get a million questions about this so I don't want to burden you too much,
> but I do have a couple of burning question. You finished your note with a
> description of what happens in the first few revoultions at start-up of
the
> motor. All the trash getting into the oil and circulating. I always
drain
> the oil and change filter after about 10-15 minutes of run time (usually 4
> heat cycles). Should I also disassemble the cylinders and wash the
pistons,
> rings and cylinders? It sounds extreme but if necessary could be done.
If
> the piston/ring/cylinder is disassembled and reassembled, does it destroy
> the seal when put back together? Lastly, I have always followed the
> disclaimer on the can, do not use synthetic oil for break-in and used dino
> oil, what oil should be used for break-in?
>
> Thanks again for sharing your time and knowledge.
> Best Regards, Tom
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